The Moose's Tooth
Mountain Prominent Alaskan peak popular with technical mountaineers
A steep granite peak in central Alaska prized by technical alpinists for mixed ice-and-rock routes; expeditions approach via glacier travel and bush flights to remote base camps.
How to Get to The Moose's Tooth #
Access depends on the chosen route. Most approaches begin with a flight into a regional hub (Talkeetna or Anchorage) and then light aircraft or long overland approaches into the Alaska Range. Coordinate with experienced guides and check the latest route bulletins.
Tips for Visiting The Moose's Tooth #
- The Moose's Tooth is technical climbing territory-only attempt with appropriate alpine experience, a full party, and up-to-date route information.
- Weather can change extremely rapidly; plan conservative turn-around times and carry emergency gear.
- Permits and coordination with local search-and-rescue authorities are recommended for serious ascents.
Best Time to Visit The Moose's Tooth #
Late spring to early summer offers the best climbing windows, but conditions remain serious and unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near The Moose's Tooth #
The Moose's Tooth's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in March). Temperatures range from -20°C to 5°C. Moderate rainfall (648 mm/year).
January
January is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -19°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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March
March is the coldest month with highs of -15°C and lows of -20°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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April
April is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 23 mm.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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July
July is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.
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August
August is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.
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September
September is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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October
October is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -18°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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